School: Glin (C.) (roll number 3232)
- Location:
- Glin, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Cárthaigh
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- Tansy
Mint
Dandelion
Garlic
Camomile
Cabbage leaf
Sláunlus
Noblame
Mishameen
Casthariván - water cress,TANSY is drawn to make tea. It is sometimes used as a flavouring in soupMINT was used in sauces.DANDELION root was dug, cleaned, and drawn like tea. It is a cure for lung trouble.GARLIC is a cure for toothache and neuralgia. It is also a cure for some diseases in cattle. It is used by crushing the root and using the juiceCAMOMILE was used for making tea.CABBAGE LEAF was used as a cure for soresWATER CRESS and NETTLES are still used instead of cabbage and often boiled with bacon.CASTHARIVÁNE is given with meal to all farmyards birds and animals